Pregnant?
For some women, discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a very stressful and emotional time. If you find yourself with an unplanned pregnancy and are thinking about having an abortion please remember you are not alone.
• In the UK each year nearly 200,000 women will have an abortion
• 1 in 3 women will have an abortion during their reproductive life
• Abortions have been legal in England, Wales and Scotland for over 40 years following the 1967 Abortion Act
The Calthorpe Clinic has supported women in their right to have an abortion for over 40 years and we are one of the leading abortion providers in the UK.
We will offer you advice and support about your pregnancy options and provide you with all the information you need regarding abortion treatments that are available.
Symptoms of pregnancy
The signs and symptoms of pregnancy can vary from one woman to another, here are some common symptoms of pregnancy:
- Late period
- Strong sense of smell
- Swelling and or breast tenderness
- Tiredness
- Frequent need to urinate
- Morning sickness (feeling nauseous / vomiting can occur at any time of day)
If you think you are pregnant or have missed a period, your first action should be to take a pregnancy test.
• Your local doctor
• Family Planning Clinic
• GUM Clinic
• Brook
• Contraception and Sexual Health Services
If you are pregnant you need to decide whether to continue with the pregnancy or to end the pregnancy. The above services can offer you advice and support in making your decision. You can also contact us at the Calthorpe Clinc to talk about you pregnancy options.
Remember – it is only you who can make the decision to have an abortion or continue with the pregnancy. You should not be pressured into making a decision.
If you decide to continue with the pregnancy you must contact your GP so that they can arrange ante-natal care for you throughout your pregnancy to ensure you remain healthy.
If you decide to continue with the pregnancy but would like to consider putting the child up for adoption, speak to your GP and they will offer you advice and support.
If you decide that you cannot continue with the pregnancy and think that you want an abortion call us and we will arrange a consultation for you at the Calthorpe Clinic.
